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The interconnected and globalized nature of the Internet has challenged traditional norms and presented new opportunities. The development of new information and communication technologies (ICT), have revolutionized the delivery of public services as well as the interaction between citizens and their government.

The interconnected and globalized nature of the Internet has challenged traditional norms concerning extra-territorial enforcement of laws and the application of domestic laws within the realm of cyberspace. While in the real space, geographic borders create a clear delineation between different jurisdictions and the authority of national governments, the internet has emerged as a borderless...

Since the inception of the World Wide Web, the governance of the Internet has transitioned from non-profit educational institutions, to for profit commercial entities as well as national regulators. Although conceived as a network of networks devoid of centralized governance, significant control can be gained through regulating the root authority of the Internet.